What do women academics classify as challenging, inequitable, or “hostile” work environments and experiences? How do these vary by women’s race/ethnicity, rank, sexual orientation, or other social locations? How do academic cultures and organizational structures work independently and in tandem to foster or challenge such work climates? What... more...

This book responds to the growing calls to pay closer attention to the qualitative dimensions of international students’ experiences at U.S. colleges and universities. Outlining deep approaches to the academic and social integration of international students at U.S. colleges and universities, it describes concrete examples of strategies to enhance... more...

This book is written as a “how-to” handbook, providing step-by-step guidance on creating a pathway to student learning, including 26 workboxes (also available free online) that lead you through each element of the course design process and promote a rich reflection process akin to being in a workshop setting. The authors prompt you to (1) consider... more...

"Nilson’s contributions to higher education are substantial, and this book is another gift to all of us who care about good teaching and helping students become autonomous, deep learners."?John Zubizarreta, Professor of English, and Director of Honors & Faculty Development, Columbia College "...a veritable gold mine of effective learning strategies... more...

“Those who read the entire book will end with a much more sophisticated understanding of the problems in evaluating college teaching as well as a helpful guide to possible solutions. I learned a great deal from this book. I recommend it to all faculty, administrators, and scholars in the field.”?Wilbert J. McKeachie, Professor Emeritus, University... more...

“Men of Color in Higher Education embraces asset-based models like the one developed at UMBC – and it holds practitioners accountable for being precise about what we mean when we talk about improving student success and providing better support for students of color. Whether examining the outcomes of Asian and Pacific Islander or African American students,... more...

A guide to the inner workings of our universities, and the roles and responsibilities of the Provost position "Nielsen’s years on the faculty and in positions of Department Head, Director, Dean, and Provost provide him a depth of knowledge and special insights about the inner workings of the academy across several institutions. His uncanny capacity... more...

Research has identified the importance of helping students develop the ability to monitor their own comprehension and to make their thinking processes explicit, and indeed demonstrates that metacognitive teaching strategies greatly improve student engagement with course material. This book ? by presenting principles that teachers in higher education... more...

This guidebook will stimulate student affairs professionals and higher education faculty alike to adopt new approaches when discussing sensitive or controversial topics with their students. It provides teachers and professionals with a critical social understanding of social justice, social agency, reflection, and actionable knowledge to develop new... more...

Review of the original edition “In comparison the other recent books on the topic, Dowdall’s book is more broad-based, yet also more comprehensive, and utilizes a wider range of scientific and professional resources, and provides more evidence-based suggestions for change to a wider audience. If there is a book that can reach all intended audiences... more...